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  The Book of the Dead - An...

  Omar Khalil

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  To the ancient Egyptians, death was not the end—it was merely a transition to a new phase of existence. The afterlife was not a vague, distant concept but a vivid and essential part of their spiritual understanding. They believed in a continuation of life, one where the soul would live on in a realm filled with beauty, light, and eternal peace, provided certain conditions were met. This vision shaped much of their culture, from their art and architecture to their religious practices and personal values. 
  Central to this belief was the idea of the soul, which they saw as comprising multiple parts. The Ka was the life force, the vital essence that departed the body at death but still needed sustenance. The Ba represented personality and mobility—it was the part of the soul that could travel between the living world and the afterlife. The Akh, achieved through a successful transition and judgment, was the transformed spirit that lived among the gods. Each of these aspects had its own role to play in the journey beyond death, and maintaining their harmony was crucial. 
  Immortality was not automatic. It had to be earned through righteous living and proper burial. For the Egyptians, morality and order, guided by the principle of Ma’at—truth, balance, and justice—were essential. One had to live in accordance with Ma’at to hope for a favorable judgment in the afterlife. This belief extended into the funerary rituals, where the dead would be judged in the Hall of Two Truths, their heart weighed against the Feather of Ma’at to determine their fate.

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  The Practical Guide To Personal...

  Rob Chadwick, William P. Barr

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  The Complete Self-Defense and Home Protection Manual 
  Master Personal Protection, Situational Awareness, and Family Safety in Today's Dangerous World 
  You are the first line of defense. Are you ready? 
  In an increasingly dangerous world, The Practical Guide to Personal Security equips everyday people with the mindset, tools, and real-world strategies used by elite professionals—proven strategies adapted for civilian life. 
  From home defense to threat detection, self-defense to emergency response—whether you're walking across a college campus, coming home to an empty house, or managing a crisis, this book helps YOU take control of your safety. 
  Written by Rob Chadwick—former leader of the FBI’s Tactical Training Unit at Quantico and 30-year law enforcement veteran—this guide delivers decades of lifesaving experience in an approachable, practical format. 
  What You'll Learn: 
  Situational Awareness Mastery – 7-second threat detection and early warning systems 
  Home Defense Systems – Fortification strategies, safe rooms, and family emergency plans 
  Self-Defense Training – Firearms, non-lethal weapons, and hand-to-hand combat techniques 
  Legal Protection Knowledge – Stand Your Ground laws, use of force, and police interactions 
  Crisis Response Skills – Active shooter protocols, medical trauma care, and stress management 
  Complete Security Planning – Road safety, workplace protection, college campus security 
  Why This Guide: 
  ✓ Expert Authority – 30-year law enforcement veteran and FBI Principal Tactical Instructor 
  ✓ Comprehensive Coverage – Every aspect of personal security from awareness to aftermath 
  ✓ Immediately Actionable – Real-world drills, checklists, and scenario-based training 
  ✓ Legally Current – Up-to-date guidance for criminal and civil liability protection 
  ✓ Family-Focused – Strategies for protecting loved ones in any environment 
  This isn’t theory. It’s the hard-won wisdom of someone who’s trained elite law enforcement teams

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  He Chose You

  Max Lucado

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  He Chose You is a personal message to tweens of God's unconditional love for them. His perfect understanding of the needs of tweens today is shown in each detail revealed to us when Christ's chose to die on the cross for all. Illustrating his points with stories today's tweens will be able to apply to their lives, Lucado reveals to tweens the gifts of the cross.

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  Bomb Season in Jakarta

  Grant Dooley

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  In the history of Australian diplomacy, the Jakarta post between 2004 and 2007 looms larger than any other. 
   
   In the span of just a few years, a terrorist bomb attack partially destroyed the Embassy compound, killing eleven; the Boxing Day tsunami wreaked havoc on an almost incomprehensible scale; a bombing in Bali killed twenty, including four Australians; Schapelle Corby divided public opinion; members of the Bali Nine were executed; and a Garuda flight crashed and exploded in Yogyakarta, killing twenty, including members of the Australian diplomatic corps. 
   
  Not only did Grant Dooley bear witness to these events, but he was also a first responder in the Embassy bombing and plane crash. And when he wasn't dealing with emergencies and constant terror threats, he had to delicately manage the nation's political leaders, from Alexander Downer to John Howard to Bronwyn Bishop. Somehow, Grant and his wife, Kristan, who worked on the consular staff, kept it all together for themselves and their young family. Or did they? 
   
  Bomb Season in Jakarta is an incredible up close and personal account of an unparalleled period in Australian diplomacy.

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  Freeing Congregational Mission -...

  B. Hunter Farrell

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  There is a deepening crisis in mission as practiced by North American congregations.  Many mission activities are more effective at satisfying church members than making a lasting difference, producing what's too often consumer-oriented "selfie mission." Too much effort is based on colonial-era assumptions of mission launched from a position of power. These practices are not just ineffective—they deviate from mission in the way of Jesus.
  Hunter Farrell and Bala Khyllep want to help free congregational mission from harmful cultural forces so churches can better partner with God's work in the world. They invite leaders to lay the foundation for more faithful and effective missions with three core elements:
  
  - a Christ-centered theology of mission rooted in companionship
  - an appetite and competence to engage across differences with cultural humility
  - insights and strategies to accompany local and global neighbors in co-development
  Farrell and Khyllep deliver key takeaways from the latest mission research, inspiring examples from innovative congregations, and a set of step-by-step tools for churches to discern and implement sound practices that will work for them. The local church community is well-positioned to build a spreading circle of relationships centered in Jesus Christ. With this book, congregations of every Christian tradition will find practical help to direct their resources in truly life-giving ways as they seek the mission of God.

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  Ancient Egypt: An Enthralling...

  Billy Wellman

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  Did you know that cats were extremely sacred in ancient Egypt and those who killed one could be punished by death? 
  According to many Egyptologists, the ancient Egyptians never considered animals to be gods. Instead, they were considered the personification of their powerful deities, which explained why the Egyptians often depicted their ancient gods with animal heads. The same could also be said about cats; they were most certainly not worshiped but were held in high regard. Before becoming symbols of divinity and protection, cats were often adopted by the Egyptians since they were useful predators. Cats were used to protect households from pests and dangerous animals, such as rats and snakes.  
  The Persians took advantage of the Egyptians’ love of cats. In an effort to turn the tide in a certain battle, the Persians marched to the battlefield with a great number of cats, resulting in the surrender of the Egyptian troops. Of course, whether or not this was true remains disputed, especially when many of the ancient records were either exaggerated or biased—one of the reasons why curious readers might find it slightly difficult to explore the rise and fall of ancient Egypt. 
  Here’s just a small fraction of what you’ll discover:The mysterious identities of Narmer and Menes, the first pharaoh of EgyptHow the Great Pyramid of Giza was constructed with human handsThe dangerous journey into the realm of the deadA detailed process of mummificationHow Egypt was forced to bow down to its first foreign pharaoh The biggest chariot war in history between the Egyptians and the HittitesHow Egypt’s religious beliefs played a role in its governmentThe fall of Egypt after the death of Cleopatra VII 
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